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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,598.74, 21,527.30 and 8,794.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,598.74, 21,527.30 and 8,794.44 is: 12,136.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,598.74 : 21,527.30 = 8,794.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,598.74/21,527.30 = 8,794.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,598.74x = 21,527.30 × 8,794.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,598.74x = 189,320,548.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,320,548.21/15,598.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,136.91

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